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今夜月色渐清，风里裹着桂花香，转眼又逢中秋。案头月饼清甜，抬眼望月，心中满是对各位老友的感念。

回想这一年，于我而言，是起伏颇多的一程。上半年曾遭遇重度贫血，身体一度垮下来，那段时间才真切体会到，健康何其珍贵，也更懂得：人间所有安稳，都不是理所当然。也正是这场病痛，让我看淡许多琐事，愈发珍惜身边的情谊，晓得能彼此牵挂、偶尔问候，已是莫大福气。

休养之后，身边也发生一桩让我感慨很深的事：昔日科室的一位主任辞了职，放下多年岗位，转行去经营鲜果生意。从前他性子孤僻自傲，生人很难靠近，如今再见，整个人舒展通透，待人随和开朗，几乎像换了一个人。世事无常，原来人换一种活法，心境也能全然新生，这件事也让我心生许多触动。

九月，我跟着队伍去到安岳下乡义诊。山乡路途辗转，遇见不少淳朴的乡亲。忙忙碌碌的几日，问诊、答疑，看着他们脸上舒展的神情，心里满是触动。这一趟安岳之行，是今年很难忘的一段经历，走出日常的方寸，看见人间百态，也更加明白何为善意与担当。

就像杜甫所言 “露从今夜白，月是故乡明”。纵使我们各自奔波，见面不多，可抬头望见同一轮圆月，便是 “天涯共此时”。

这一年，承蒙诸位朋友的惦记、包容与陪伴。历经病痛，见证旁人人生的转折，又奔赴乡野义诊，方知世事无常，情谊可贵。月光漫漫，愿清辉捎去我的问候。愿大家岁岁安康，阖家圆满，往后日子，平安顺遂，万事无忧。

Greetings, as if seeing you in person.

The moonlight grows gentle tonight, sweet osmanthus fragrance carried by the wind. Mid-Autumn Festival arrives once again. The mooncake on my desk tastes sweet. Looking up at the bright moon, my heart is filled with gratitude for all my dear friends.

This year has been a journey full of ups and downs for me. In the first half of the year, I suffered from severe anemia, and my health deteriorated badly. Only then did I truly realize how precious good health is. I learned that all the peace in life is never to be taken for granted. This illness helped me let go of trivial worries, and cherish our bonds more deeply. I understand now that having people to care for one another and exchange greetings is already a great blessing.

During my recovery, something happened around me that struck me deeply. A former department director resigned from his long-held post to run a fresh fruit business. He used to be reserved, aloof and hard for others to approach. Now when I meet him, he is relaxed, open and easy-going, almost like a brand-new person. Life is full of surprises. Choosing a different way of living can completely renew one’s state of mind, and this story left me with many reflections.

In September, I joined a medical team for a free clinic service in Anyue. The mountain roads were long and winding, and we met many simple, honest local villagers. Those busy days of consultations were deeply touching. This trip to Anyue is an unforgettable experience this year. Stepping out of my daily routine, I witnessed the myriad faces of humanity and gained a deeper understanding of kindness and responsibility.

As Du Fu wrote: The dew turns white from tonight; the moon shines brightest over my hometown. Though we lead separate lives and seldom meet, we gaze upon this same full moon, sharing this tender moment beneath the sky.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness, tolerance and companionship through this year. Having endured illness, witnessed life transformations, and served in rural free clinics, I know how fleeting life is and how precious friendship is. May the moonlight carry my regards to you. Wish you lasting health, happy families, peace and all the best in the days ahead.